Suns forward suspended for AFL opening round

The incident was assessed as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact.

It means Walter will miss Gold Coast's season-opener against Geelong at People First Stadium on March 6.

The 20-year-old key forward kicked 18 goals in 16 games last year, but was dropped for round 20 and didn't play in the Suns' maiden finals campaign.

Walter also missed the start of the 2025 campaign because of a striking suspension.

Sydney small forward Malcolm Rosas Jr, who moved from the Suns during the trade period, can accept a $1000 fine for abusive language towards an umpire during the Swans' win over GWS.